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Lauren Ely

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About the store
I've been teaching little ones for nine years across Alabama, Oregon, Texas, and DC, and I'm a PK4 teacher with a serious passion for early childhood education. I'm a resource-creator whenever I can steal a few minutes from teaching and mom life, and with an M.S. in Curriculum and Teacher Education and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, I bring both classroom heart and research backbone to everything I make!
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Preview of First Day of School Poem & Handprint Craft | Editable Year | Preschool, Pre-K, K

First Day of School Poem & Handprint Craft | Editable Year | Preschool, Pre-K, K

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Lauren Ely
A keepsake parents will treasure forever! Celebrate the first day of school with this sweet First Day Poem & Handprint Craft, perfect for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten. Students add their handprints to the poem, creating a heartfelt memory of their very first day. The editable year makes it easy to use year after year! What’s Included: First Day Poem – Written in kid-friendly rhyme to capture the excitement of the first day. Handprint Craft Template – Space for students to add their paint
Preview of Editable Name Building Play Dough Mats for Pre-K & K | Back to School

Editable Name Building Play Dough Mats for Pre-K & K | Back to School

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Lauren Ely
Make learning names hands-on and fun! These editable Play Dough Name Building Mats are the perfect back-to-school activity for your Pre-K and Kindergarten students. They help develop fine motor skills, letter recognition, and name spelling while keeping students engaged with a tactile, creative activity. Ideal for literacy centers, morning work, or small group learning. What’s Included: Editable PowerPoint File – Easily customize with each student’s name. Embedded Font – Ready to use upon down
Preview of Name Tags for Student Desk - Editable Name Plates for Primary

Name Tags for Student Desk - Editable Name Plates for Primary

Created by
Lauren Ely
These editable desk name plates are perfect for primary students! They include an alphabet phonics chart with corresponding images, a number line, left and right hands using real images, and a color chart. The perfect resource for students practicing letter recognition, beginning sounds, numbers to 20, and color recognition! ⭐ What's Included:Editable PowerPoint fileAlphabet chartColorsNumber line 0-20Left and right hands⭐️ How to PrepType names into the provided text boxes or print blank copie
Preview of Name Tags for Student Desk - Editable Name Plates for Primary - Watercolor

Name Tags for Student Desk - Editable Name Plates for Primary - Watercolor

Created by
Lauren Ely
These editable desk name plates are perfect for primary students! They include a bright, fun watercolor theme, an alphabet phonics chart with corresponding images, a number line, left and right hands using real images, and a color chart. The perfect resource for students practicing letter recognition, beginning sounds, numbers to 20, and color recognition! ⭐ What's Included:Editable PowerPoint file3 versions with different backgroundsAlphabet chartColorsNumber line 0-20Left and right handsBright
Preview of Sight Word Tracker for Students | Fry Words 1–300 Data & Progress Sheets

Sight Word Tracker for Students | Fry Words 1–300 Data & Progress Sheets

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Lauren Ely
Enhance your literacy assessments with these comprehensive Fry sight word data sheets designed to track student progress throughout the school year. Ideal for motivating students and fostering a growth mindset, these trackers allow students to graph their fluency in reading Fry words 1-300. Key Features:Comprehensive Coverage: Includes Fry words 1-300, with 20 words per page labeled by set number for sequential completion.Student-Friendly Design: Easy-to-use sheets encourage student ownership of
Preview of New Year's Resolution Writing Activity and Bunting Banner

New Year's Resolution Writing Activity and Bunting Banner

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Lauren Ely
This bunting banner is the perfect writing activity for your kiddos when they return from winter break! I have included one with a boy and one with a girl in case you'd like to use both. Have your students brainstorm ideas for New Years resolutions, and then write about what they'd like to accomplish for the year! The text is editable so you can change the date each year. The font I used was "BBChangeTheWorld," so if you don't have this font you will have to use one of your own.
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Experience

I've been teaching little ones for nine years across Alabama, Oregon, Texas, and DC, and I'm a PK4 teacher with a serious passion for early childhood education. I'm a resource-creator whenever I can steal a few minutes from teaching and mom life, and with an M.S. in Curriculum and Teacher Education and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, I bring both classroom heart and research backbone to everything I make!

Awards & shining teacher moments

I earned my Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston, specializing in Language Arts and Literacy. My work has been published in journals including English Journal, Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, and Applied Psycholinguistics. I have also presented research at the AERA conference in Chicago. My passion for learning and research continues to inspire me to create engaging, high-quality resources for our future learners.

My own education history

I hold a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kentucky, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teacher Education from the University of Oregon, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston.